Forest — Seconds After Escaping the SafehouseSnow exploded beneath their feet as they tore through the forest.Rhea led the group, sprinting ahead with a map pulled up on her wrist display.Elias ran behind her, carrying Lena in his arms.She was light, too light, her arms wrapped loosely around his neck without any real strength.Alexander brought up the rear, watching their backs, fighting the burn under his skin every time a Helion Unit drew too close.The prototype bounded beside Elias, growling low, hackles raised.Behind them—BOOM—BOOM—BOOM—Explosions shook the ground as Helion Units smashed through the trees.Rhea shouted:“KEEP MOVING! THEY’RE TRACKING LENA’S SIGNATURE!”Elias tightened his hold on her.Her voice was soft, emotionless.“I can run. You don’t need to carry me.”Elias shook his head.“You don’t have to feel fear for me to protect you.”She blinked but said nothing.His chest ached.Ahead, Rhea shouted:“There’s an old service tunnel half a kilometer north. We
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